DR RAVINDRA SANGLIKAR'S BLOG

Outdoor air pollution is becoming worse in India day by day. Long term exposure to outdoor air pollution decreases the efficiency of lungs. The major sources of outdoor air pollution are emissions caused by combustion of gases from motor vehicles, solid fuel burning and industry. Other pollution sources are smoke from bushfires, dust and biogenic emission. Children, older age people and asthma patients are always having a greater risk of developing breathing diseases due to outdoor air pollution. Common air pollutants are smog, Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and other toxic pollutants. When we breathe in polluted air, the harmful air pollutants go deep into our lungs and cause serious damage to respiratory tract. Everyone should take necessary precautions to avoid exposure of air pollution. Stay inside or wear a mask if air quality is bad. Never burn woods, tyres and other materials. Every citizen should try to make air cleaner. To know more about breathi...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is commonly known as COPD. It is a group of progressive lung diseases. People suffering from COPD are always having higher risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other breathing disorders. COPD develops slowly over years and it is treatable. Common symptoms of COPD are shortness of breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, mucus (sputum) production and cough. Major cause of developing COPD is cigarettes smoking. Other risk factors for COPD are exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and increasing age. The best way to prevent COPD is stop smoking and using respiratory protective equipment. Common diagnosis methods for COPD include chest X ray, CT scan, Spirometry and Arterial blood gas analysis test. Major treatments for COPD are Medications, Lung Therapy and Surgery. Timely diagnosis is necessary to control the effects of COPD. If you are suffering from any breathing disorders then book your appointment today to undergo advanced treat...